Trombone Tones: Take Your First Steps With a Professional Trombonist!
We'll talk about embouchure, breathing, and tone while we also work on music reading. Especially helpful for middle school players, this course sets a solid foundation for trombone and euphonium skills!
Allison Martin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. In order to grow as musicians, it's vital that students practice at least three times a week, if not every day. A weekly lesson usually ends in assigning a short list of tasks for the week. Those tasks usually include: -practicing scales -practicing material from a method book -technical exercises -listening assignments In all, the assignment list should take about thirty minutes on its own (but more practice is always encouraged!)Class Experience
In this course, students will improve their trombone technique with live guidance and performance of proper technique; they can perform for and observe their classmates, which improves their own playing technique and their musical ear! Topics that will be covered include: -proper breathing -embouchure (mouth shape) -articulation (use of the tongue) -good tone -slide positions -playing basic songs -identifying rhythms and notes -playing more difficult music This course works as a kind of study group; each week, students bring in music that they're working on, and we go over it together. In the meantime, other students are able to practice as they wait to meet with me, and they can ask questions through the chat function. Occasionally, we may take time to talk all together about universal topics. This structure enables learners to work at their own pace, and also to inspire and be inspired by their classmates!
Learning Goals
Students will learn proficiency on their instrument, and can also prepare for auditions, such as those for All-State Band programs, if they choose to do so. In addition to the technical aspects of playing their instrument, students will also learn about the fundamental concepts of Western music and its interpretations, such as rhythm and pitch, timbre, structure, and historic influences.
Other Details
Supply List
- a functioning trombone or euphonium with a mouthpiece - any music being currently worked on (band method books, concert music, PDF sheet music that I give out) - a music stand, if needed
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
5.0
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Georgia
I've been playing the trombone for 20 years, and I have a degree in music performance. I've taught music for about ten of those years, and I currently enjoy teaching in person at two schools!Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-3 learners per class
